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Pipeline preview: Faria looking to remain unbeaten

By
Mike Rosenbaum

May 10, 2017

Here's a look at top prospects to watch in today's Minor League action:Hitter to watch: Nick Gordon (Twins' No. 1), Chattanooga at Montgomery (8:05 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)Gordon, ranked 43rd on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list, enters the day sporting an impressive .330/.395/.487 slash line through 29 games for Double-A

Here's a look at top prospects to watch in today's Minor League action:Hitter to watch: Nick Gordon (Twins' No. 1), Chattanooga at Montgomery (8:05 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)Gordon, ranked 43rd on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list, enters the day sporting an impressive .330/.395/.487 slash line through 29 games for Double-A Chattanooga. The 21-year-old shortstop is showing more power this year, too, as 11 of his 38 hits have gone for extra bases (2 HR, 6 2B, 3 3B).

Pitcher to watch: Jacob Faria (Rays' No. 9), Durham vs. Columbus (7:05 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)Faria, 23, has been sharp in his last three starts for Triple-A Durham, going 3-0 with a 1.59 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 17 innings. The right-hander has allowed just 11 hits in that span, while holding hitters to a .190/.266/.310 slash line. Faria is 4-0 with a 3.13 ERA in six starts this season, and he paces all International League hurlers with 45 strikeouts in 31 2/3 innings.

Duel of the day: Sam Coonrod (Giants' No. 13) vs. Brandon Waddell (Pirates' No. 18), Richmond vs. Altoona (12:05 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)Coonrod has not given up more than two earned runs in any of his five starts for Double-A Richmond. The 24-year-old righty picked up his first win of the year in his most recent turn, allowing two runs on six hits in five innings against Bowie. For the season, Coonrod owns a 3.24 ERA, with 26 strikeouts and five walks, in 25 innings.